DX5RAN-DISTRICT 5 RADIO AMATEUR NETWORK INC.

HISTORY OF DX5RAN

In the evening of Good Friday, April 2, 2010, Atty. Rosulo U. Vivero, DW5ROS, together with his wife Rosemarie M. Vivero and daughter Jazmine M. Vivero shared their vision to Cyril-Nathan SM. Eamiguel, DU5AOK and Ma. Vilma T. Eamiguel, DV5VIE of an ideal organization. An organization that embraces into its folds those amateur radio enthusiasts who are not capable of maintaining their membership in a certain organization due to financial constraints or inability to physically join an activity of the organization; an organization that upholds the principle of radio amateurism purely as a hobby whose members are bound by common ideas and aspirations, common objectives, common beliefs and principles; an organization that maintains the principle “that once a member, is always a member” and an organization that maintains a belief that one shall not be restrained to enjoy the hobby due ones limitations.

With this vision as the guiding principle, Atty. Rosulo U. Vivero, DW5ROS and Cyril-Nathan SM. Eamiguel, DU5AOK, invited some radio enthusiasts to attend a gathering to discuss the concept and governing principles of the organization. The gathering was conducted on April 11, 2010 at two o’clock in the afternoon at Eastern Visayas State University and was considered as the first organizational meeting of the Club. The call was answered by forty eight (48) amateur radio enthusiasts, who later became the founding members of the organization, namely:

This was followed by a series of meetings to iron out some underlying principles to be adopted by the members of the Club. Additional radio enthusiasts joined the group and signified their interest to become members of the organization.

Cyril-Nathan SM. Eamiguel, DU5AOK, Ma. Vilma T. Eamiguel, DV5VIE, Ronald B. Madera, DW5NLH and Maricris B. Melgar-Inocian, 5SLJ were assigned to work for the registration of the organization with the Securities and Exchange Commission.On May 20, 2010, the organization was officially registered with the SEC as a non-stock, non-profit organization under SEC Registration No. CN201025585 under a corporate name “DX5RAN-District 5 Radio Amateur Network, Inc.”.

The task of designing a corporate logo of the organization was assigned to Isabelo L. Lagutan, DW5GHQ with the instruction to design a logo that would depict the true spirit and intentions of the club. The corporate logo was later enhanced by Edgardo S. Lozada, 4F5AX and presented to the founding members on May 18, 2010. The logo was formally adopted by the club though Board Resolution No. 04 dated May 30, 2010.

A club mascot which was designed by Stephen Viel C. Gerona, DW5PEN was likewise presented to the founding members and was formally adopted by the club through Board Resolution No. 04 dated May 30, 2010. Old Man Elmer – symbolizes a wise old man who mentors prospective or new amateur radio operators. The construction of the repeater system was entrusted to Edwin O. Alliones, DW5EOA and Edgardo S. Lozada, 4F5AX; the establishment of the echolink system with the Club’s own node number was assigned to Cyril-Nathan SM. Eamiguel, DU5AOK; and the creation and maintenance of club’s website was assigned to Stephen Viel C. Gerona , DW5PEN and Michael Marc Alcazaren, 5BOY.

The next move was to have it affiliated with the Philippine Amateur Radio Association which is a preparatory step to have the Club accredited by the National Telecommunications Commission.

On June 5, 2010, PARA officially considered the organization as one of its affiliate groups through the issuance of PARA Certificate of Affiliation No. 0194. Its affiliation was formally announced by Ramon J. Anquilan, DU1UGZ, PARA President, on June 7, 2010, during the PARA National Hamvention in Tagaytay City. The Corporate Logo, Mascot (Old Man Elmer), Repeater System (144.860 MHz simplex, minus .600 Khz duplex), Echolink System (Node No. 553526) and the official website of the Club (www.dx5ran.weebly.com); email address : dx5ran@yahoo.com) were officially launched on July 31, 2010 at the An Waray Convention Center, Tacloban City in the presence of Engr. Willy Zabala, DU5WZ, representing the National Telecommunications Commission – Region 8 and Rolando “Butch” B. Pacana, Jr., DU1RP, representing the Philippine Amateur Radio Association. The affair was likewise graced by Franco L. Pilapil, DU9UTP, together with his family and Efipanio S. Quintana, DU1EQ. The launching was done after the oath-taking ceremony of the Interim Officers of the Club which was administered by Rolando “Butch” B. Pacana, Jr., DU1RP. Immediately thereafter, the Club applied for accreditation with the NTC and was officially accredited by the said agency on the 12th day of November 2010 through the issuance of NTC Certificate of Accreditation No. 0184-10.

In order for the Club to have an operating frequency, it applied for a station license and was assigned by the National Telecommunications Commission a Club Callsign of “DX5RAN” under the trusteeship of Edgardo S. Lozada, 4F5AX. The operating frequencies assigned to the Club are 144.860 MHz and 144.260 Mhz.

On December 19, 2010, a general assembly was called where one of its agenda is to elect the Club officers in accordance with the provisions of its SEC approved Constitution and By-Laws. Edgardo S. Lozada, 4F5AX manifested that inasmuch as he is already the Club Trustee, he might as well relinquish his position as one of the members of the Board. The general membership decided to maintain the same set of officers except Edgardo S. Lozada, 4F5AX who was replaced by Ma. Vilma T. Eamiguel, DV5VIE.

Objectives of the Club :

1. To enhance the value of amateur radio service as voluntary and non - commercial radio communication service; 2. To improve the amateur radio service through development of progressive skills in science and technology of radio communication. 3. To promote self-trained skilled experimentors and electronic technologists with the Amateur Radio Service.

Do not interfere with an ongoing QSO just to check your signal or with something that is not important. If you have a message to any of the stations, you may break in and tell them that you are going to wait until they are finished. Never break in if they are transmitting priority traffic.

To break in to an ongoing QSO, break in between transmissions to avoid stepping on any of the stations. The word "Break" may be used if the stations are leaving a small gap between transmissions. If the gap is wider, break in with your call sign.

Make three calls when trying to contact a station. Leave about 5 seconds gap between calls to allow time for the other station to answer your call. If you are not acknowledged after making 3 calls, wait another five minutes before making another contact

When calling, transmit the callsign of the station being called before your callsign

During QSO, always leave a 3 seconds gap between transmissions to allow other stations who wants join the conversation to break in.

Never tune your transmitter on the Emergency Channel, on Calling Frequencies, or any frequency that is being used.

In tuning your transmitter, use a dummy load if one is available. Make sure that the frequency is not being used before transmission. Identify your station with your callsign and make your transmissions as short as possible.

If you need to tune your transmitter on the air, use low power, and identify your station.

After tuning, advice that you are finished and that you are clearing the frequency. Other stations may have heard you and may request for a signal report, accommodate them.

Never reprimand, say hurting comments, or embarrass anybody on the air.

There are many well-meaning radio operators who go on the air without the benefit of a proper orientation. They go on the air to make friends. It is our obligation to help them and encourage them to become hams. We should teach them or invite them to our orientations. This is the spirit of amateurism - making friends.

Non-members using 10 codes sometimes break in on our Calling Frequency. They may be allowed to do so, but they should be told, in a very courteous manner, to use plain language instead. Just like in a personal conversation, we should not embarrass anybody for speaking a foreign language.

It is the obligation of the station being called to educate his callers on the proper operating procedures. This should be done outside the calling frequency or if possible, during personal conversation so that the caller will not be embarrassed.

Other clubs may have their own peculiar operating procedures. Before using their calling frequency, listen for a while and be acquainted to their procedures. They may sound different but that does not mean that they are wrong – never give negative remarks.

Do not transmit messages or signals containing profane or indecent words or language.

Do not receive levy, or collect toll fee or other remuneration for a service or services performed by your station.

Do not use your facilities in transmitting commercial messages or signals.

All amateur radio operators shall observe the following rules:1. Requirement for station operation – A valid amateur radio operator certificate and a radio station license is required for the operation of an amateur station. 2. Transmission must be in plain language of either English Spanish, Filipino or any of the Philippine dialects or Arabic. Q codes may be used in voice communication.3. An amateur shall not transmit messages or signals containing profane or indecent words or language. 4. All transmission in the amateur radio service shall carry identification signals. For this purpose, the NTC shall assign a distinctive call sign to each station. 5. Posting of Call sign – The call sign of an amateur station shall be indicated conspicuously at the authorized location of the station or on the equipment itself of a portable station.6. All transmission with false or misleading identification are prohibited. 7. Communications with amateur stations of other countries shall be made in plain language and shall be limited to messages of a technical nature relating to test and personal remarks for which, by reason of their unimportance, recourse to the public telecommunications services is not justified. 8. An amateur shall operate his station to the extent of the privileges allowed in the station license granted to him.9. Posting of licenses – The amateur radio license must be posted in a conspicuous place in the radio station or a certified copy thereof be carried by the operator. 10. The licenses of an amateur station authorized to operate in radiotelephony may permit any person to transmit by voice provided he controls directly the entire operation in accordance with the proper amateur practice and only the call sign of the license is used to identify the transmission.11. An amateur shall not receive levy, or collect toll fee or other remuneration for a service or services performed by his station. 12. A licensee shall take great effort to regulate and control the use of any channel in the authorized frequency band/s in order to prevent harmful interference to other existing radio communications. The emitted wave shall be free as practically as possible from harmonics key clicks and other forms of unwanted signals. Intentional jamming is strictly prohibited and shall be ground for suspension and/or revocation of radio station license or any barred from issuance of any amateur license or certificate. 13. It is absolutely forbidden for amateurs to use their facilities for transmitting commercial messages or signals. 14. The radio frequencies allocated for amateur stations shall be used strictly in accordance with the class of the operating stations. 15. An amateur shall cease operation immediately upon knowing that his station is causing harmful interference to the operation of any existing station. 16. If harmful interference is being caused by an amateur radio station, the NTC shall take appropriate steps as it may deem proper for the prevention of further interference either by limiting the power of the working hours of the stations, or if necessary, by suspending its operation pending a satisfactory adjustment of the equipment. In the event of continued interference, the NTC may order temporary closure of the interfering station. 17. The power output of the equipment energizing the antenna or radiating system of an amateur radio station shall not exceed the limit prescribed for the particular class of station. 18. If the equipment of a station is capable of operating with an RF power output in excess of 500 watts, such equipment must be provided with a means for measuring the anode voltage and current of the stage supplying power to the antenna.19. In radioteletype transmission, the frequency shift shall not exceed 850 hertz. The station must identify itself by transmitting its call sign in morse code at the start and end of its transmission and at least once every ten (10) minutes. The simultaneous transmission of sound and picture (Amateur Television) on all frequencies above 50 MHz is allowed provided such operation shall be covered by a specific authorization from the NTC. 20. The frequency of a transmitter operating on frequencies below 144 MHz must be suppressed during periods of reception. Except for brief tests and adjustments which must be identified by the station call sign, the emission of an unmodulated carrier is not permitted on frequencies below 144 MHz.21. Stability of transmission less than that obtainable with crystal control prohibited. 22. Broadcasting of information intended solely for licensed amateurs as defined under these regulations is authorized within the radio frequency bands allocated for the Amateur Radio Service, provided, however, that rebroadcast of radio or television programs originally intended for the entertainment of the general public is not allowed.23. Mobile operation – A portable or mobile station shall be allowed to communicate with any amateur station provided the following requirements are complied with: 23.1 Portable or mobile operation must be identified in radiotelephony by the call sign of the station suffixed by the word “portable” or “mobile” followed by the number of the district in which the operation is taking place, e.q. DUIOR portable 2, DU2JJT Mobile 9 etc. The mobile station is in home district. Radio telegraphy transmission must be identified by the call sign of the station followed by a fraction bar and number of the district of operation e.g. DU1EA/2.23.2 Portable operation must not exceed beyond one (1) month in any other area without obtaining a specific authority for continued operation and if the operation will exceed four (4) months continuously in that location a modification of the station license must be applied for. 23.3 The licensee shall make available the portable or mobile equipment of the station for inspection upon reasonable request of the NTC authorized representative.23.4 The licensee of a portable or mobile station may also communicate with his own fixed station is manned by another duly licensed amateur operator and identified with the use of the authorized call sign of that fixed station.24. Location and Control of Station – A fixed amateur radio station shall be authorized only in the place of residence of the radio amateur which is under his complete control. The amateur radio station shall not be located at a place under the control of any alien except when such station was established in accordance with Section IX of these regulations.24.1 A duly licensed radio amateur, however, may install and operate the mobile radio equipment of ship station on any vehicle or vessel owned by the licensee and the authorized call sign is correctly shown. The licensee shall present the original station license or certified copy thereof to any representative of a law enforcement agency upon reasonable requests.25. It shall be unlawful for a licensed radio amateur to allow the use of any of his/her transmitter/transceiver by non-licensed radio amateur. However, the use of radio transmitters/transceivers by persons other than the licensed amateurs shall be allowed provided the operator is under the direct supervision or control of the licensee.